Tag: Work
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How does a rain chain work? Practical tips and tricks
Knowing how a rain chain works is key to getting the most from this practical yet decorative alternative to a downspout. They are attached to gutters and eaves, and work by channelling rainwater into barrels, landscaped flowerbeds or ornamental water features. They can also be attached to sheds, garages and other garden buildings. Although they…
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ARA Foundation and Toro Company Foundation Work to Improve Minneapolis Youth Mentoring Center
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The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation partnered July 29 to improve the outdoor space at Bolder Options, a Minneapolis nonprofit that provides wellness-based mentoring for middle school youth. The project included a $20,000 grant, donated equipment and dozens of volunteers who built new above-ground garden beds, installed fencing and completed…
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A Practical Playbook to Make Near-Miss Reporting Work
Small problems grow into big incidents when no one captures them. On busy jobsites, crews see loose guardrails, blocked exits, and wobbling ladders every day—but those warnings rarely make it into a system that triggers fixes. That gap is why many companies are standardizing near-miss reporting, turning everyday observations into preventative action. For teams that…
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PCL starts work on $274M Washington bus terminal
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. PCL Construction broke ground on a $274 million bus rapid transit terminal, Sound Transit announced on Aug. 12. It’s a key part of a new three-line system that will link communities around Lake Washington across from Seattle…
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Making Volumetric Modular Construction Work
Is volumetric modular construction on the verge of a breakthrough, or will it remain experimental or occasional, as it has so far in many countries? Finnish contractors have used concrete prefabricated building frames regularly since the 1960s. Now, we’re seeing growing interest in volumetric modular construction, especially for certain types of spaces. My early experiences…
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Kentucky launches work zone speed cameras
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: In an effort to better protect road builders and drivers, Kentucky will place automated speed enforcement cameras in highway work zones, the state’s Transportation Cabinet announced Aug. 12. The Transportation Cabinet will begin installing speed…
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Kentucky launches work zone speed cameras
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: In an effort to better protect road builders and drivers, Kentucky will place automated speed enforcement cameras in highway work zones, the state’s Transportation Cabinet announced Aug. 12. The Transportation Cabinet will begin installing speed…
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Willmott Dixon to start work on delayed culture centre
Chris Yates, Yorkshire director at Willmott Dixon, said: “Our local team of regeneration experts bring a wealth of experience to Event Central and we’re delighted to play our part in the regeneration of Fargate, creating a space designed to empower this city’s boundless creativity. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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What It’s Like Being Judged on Your Concrete Work
HOLDING ON CONFIRMATION OF QUOTES, contact: Hilari Baron, [email protected] For months, eight teams of concrete contractors have worked through a gauntlet of challenges to prove their skills and showcase what they can do with a bag of concrete. These contractors have been put to the test in Concrete Combat, an online skill-based reality competition with…
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Turner hits record $39B in backlog, buoyed by data center work
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. New York City-based Turner Construction, the largest contractor in the U.S. by revenue, is having a very good year. The privately held company announced in a news release that its 2025 first half results included more than…